Twilight News for January 13, 2009

Vanessa Hudgens? Oy, the talk is all about her coming on board the next movie in the role of werewolf Leah Clearwater, and I just can't see it. I just can't see it. Here are a few links if you want to read for yourself:

People Mag: Vanessa Hudgens Auditions for Twilight Sequel

OK Magazine: Vanessa Hudgens Catches Twilight Fever

MTV.CO.UK: Vanessa Hudgens To Star In Twilight Sequel?

Twilight News for Jan 10, 2009

Taylor Lautner Premieres ‘New Moon’ Body
Some actors will go to extremes to get a part, but to reprise his role of Jacob Black in “New Moon,” the sequel to “Twilight,” Taylor Lautner told Access Hollywood he has had to “basically kill myself.”

“I get into the gym every single day, seven days a week, two hours a day, eat as much as I possibly can,” he told Access at our 3rd Annual ‘Stuff You Must Lounge’ at the Sofitel LA hotel on Saturday. “[I’m] going crazy.” Read more and see the picture of his new bod!

Behind the Buzz: Twilight's Robert Pattinson and Co-Star Kristen Stewart
What's behind the buzz with Robert Pattinson and co-star Kristen Stewart? When Rob took his hair down to a short crop (he was still quite hunky) many wondered why. Life & Style Weekly explores the reasons and cites and friend that says he needed a bit of a break from all of the heat and the tons of attention that is now surrounding his sudden rise to fame. "Robert's entire life changed after he took on the role of Edward," says an insider. "And he's not sure he likes what's happening to him." Read more...

Robert Pattinson Lost His Cool While Flying
Robert Pattinson is normally smooth as butter, but the 22 year old London born actor that played the part of Edward Cullen in the 2008 film Twilight, was reported to have lost his cool while flying from Los Angeles to London before the Christmas holiday.
A source told Star magazine, "Robert was drinking beers, and going on and on about how much he dislikes Twilight fans bothering him."
When a flight attendant asked him for his autograph, he reportedly asked to be left alone.
His behavior was said to be shocking to those that witnessed it. The source told the magazine that the he was being treated amazingly well by the flight staff, but he couldn't be bothered to do something as simple as sign a napkin.
Robert Pattinson begins filming the Twilight sequel, New Moon in March. The film also stars Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart, Ashley Greene, Billy Burke and Nikki Reed and is slated for a November 2009 release. See the article...

Robert Pattinson: 'I Miss My Dog'
British hottie misses his hometown & his canine pal, Patty
Twilight star Robert Pattinson has skyrocketed to international stardom, thanks to the vampire romance's runaway box office, but he's still just a regular guy at heart.

"I miss being able to go for a walk," Pattinson, 22, told Sweden's Frida magazine in a new interview. "I miss the smell of London...I almost cried because I missed it so much. And I miss my dog [Patty]," he says. Read the rest...

Robert Pattinson's X-Rated Pre-Fame Pick Up Lines?
Robert Pattinson needs to wash his mouth out with soap if this account of his pre-fame pick up technique is anything to go by.

The Twilight star - who insists he is hopeless when it comes to wooing the opposite sex - is said to have taken a less-than-gentlemanly approach to chatting up girls before becoming a Hollywood heartthrob. Read the rest if you dare...

Twilight News and Info for January 6, 2009

I've been away for the holidays for what seems like forever! But I'm finally back and ready to post new info about Twilight! Mostly about Rob Pattinson, can you blame me, though? First, though, hot off the presses, Stephenie Meyer is confirming that Taylor Lautner will be back to play Jacob Black in New Moon. It's on her website, if you can get there (site's been jammed most of the day).

And check out this article from eonline!! Specifically this paragraph: "We got our hands on a casting breakdown for the movie. According to the document, Weitz & Co. are looking for at least six people to play Quileute Indians, all of whom eventually morph into wolves.
As well, while shooting is set to begin in March in Vancouver, they'll also be filming in Italy.
Yup, Weitz & Co. are looking for Italian vampires: five men and two women. No surprise really, but all of them are described as being, among other things, "beautiful," "handsome" and/or "elegant." (What I want to know is, can ANYONE audition???) Read it all....


Now, on to Rob! Two pieces By TheImproper.com:

Rob Pattinson Outgrows Role in 'Parts Per Billion'
Twilight heartthrob Robert Pattinson has proven star power as Edward Cullen, the alluring vampire who falls for human teen Bella Swan, played by Kristen Stewart.

But fans who were looking forward to seeing the 22-year-old actor in his next project, Parts Per Billion (with Rosario Dawson), will be disappointed. Rob is unlikely to be in another major film until he’s done shooting Twilight’s two sequels. What has changed? Read more...

Robert Pattinson Gets Haircut; Named Sexiest Man
Female fans recently named Rob one of the 'Sexiest Men on Earth'
By TheImproper.com

Twilight star Robert Pattinson debuted a new haircut on Dec. 20, trading in his signature tousled 'do for a military-style buzz cut. Pattinson, 22, had previously been ordered by studio executives not to cut his hair, for fear it would hurt the marketing efforts for Twilight, where Rob plays the unspeakably beautiful vampire, Edward Cullen (who's supposed to have great hair). Read more...

Oh and here are a couple of fab new t-shirts at Cafepress:


Why Am I Covered in Feathers Jr. Jersey T-Shirt

ISLE ESME Twilight Souvenir Women's Light T-Shirt

New Twilight Contests!!

From LoveTripper win an official Twilight tote bag from Hot Topic featuring Bella and Edward and a Bella and Edward keychain!

From Madberries win the Twilight Saga Collection Boxed Set.

From TruthExplosion win -a copy of the Twilight soundtrack, feat. the single "Decode" from Paramore plus tracks from artists including Linkin Park, Muse and Twilight star Robert Pattinson, Twilight Poster, Twilight sticker, Twilight bookmark, and 2 pairs of movie vouchers! Good at any Cineplex Odeon!

From Teen Vogue win a Twilight movie poster signed by the entire cast, soundtrack CD, movie tie-in paperback book, and movie companion book.

Win a Twilight Moms t-shirt TwilightMOMS is a website dedicated to the Twilight books and Twilight movie(s) for mother's, from the perspective of mothers. GIVEAWAY! TwilightMOMS is sponsoring this giveaway. One dazzling Grab Bag reader is going to recieve a TwilightMOMS tee shirt!!

And don't forget to get your official fan-designed Twilight merch


Fang Girl TWILIGHT with Apple Women's Dark T-Shirt

In Love with a Vampire TWILIGHT Hooded Sweatshirt

Tangled FORKS Forest EDWARD Throw Pillow

PEACE LOVE TWILIGHT Women's V-Neck Dark T-Shirt

Twilight News Dec 7 Breaking!!! Hardwicke OUT

Hardwicke Not Hired On 'Twilight' Sequel; Summit Looking For 'New Moon' Director

It's just been reported that director Catherine Hardwicke will NOT be directing 'New Moon'. Here's the story with link:

Summit Entertainment Co-Chairman/CEO Rob Friedman just phoned me to add: "Catherine and Summit have agreed to part ways on the sequel because our visions are different." The start-up studio's hastily prepared statement (below) notes: "Summit’s targeted end of 2009 or early 2010 release of the film, New Moon, does not work with Ms. Hardwicke’s required prep time to bring her vision of the film to the big screen." Read more...

Twilight Christmas Cards and Holiday Greeting Cards

You'd think Twilight and Christmas would be a natural marriage. They each have a supernatural lead character (Santa, Edward Cullen). They each take place in a small, dark northern town (North Pole, Forks). And there's a romanticism about each of them. But I've only been able to find a few Twilight-themed Christmas cards on the web. If you know of others, let me know!


Twilight Holiday Greeting Cards (Pk of 10)


Lion & Lamb Twilight Christmas Greeting Cards (Pk 20)


Chess Piece Twilight Christmas Greeting Cards


Dear Santa...Edward Greeting Card

Twilight News for December 1

New Moon Auditions "New Moon", Summit Entertainment's sequel to the highly successful feature film "Twilight", is now currently in pre-production and casting directors are accepting photos and resumes from talent. Filming begins in March, 2009. Open casting calls will be posted here also, as soon as dates and locations are released. Read here about how to audition!



What's Next For 'Twilight' Star Robert Pattinson? When he was cast in "Twilight," few people outside of die-hard "Harry Potter" fans had heard of him. As of last week, media outlets like this one, this one and a half-dozen others were still misspelling his name. But after a $70.55 million opening weekend, the stars of "Twilight" are the new kings of Hollywood.

And no actor is dazzling the studios quite like freshly minted heartthrob Robert Pattinson. But now that "Twilight" has exploded on to the scene, the time has come for RPattz to answer what might be the most significant question of his career: Where does he go from here? Read about it here!

Casting 'The Volturi' in 'New Moon,' the 'Twilight' sequel Now that we know the sequel to box-office smash Twilight is a go, it's time to consider casting some of the most nefarious -- and frightening -- characters of the entire series: The Volturi. Here are my picks for a few of the baddie bloodsuckers who'll be introduced in New Moon: Read about it here!

"Twilight" tourists flock to tiny Forks, Wash.
FORKS, Wash. -- Not even the most avid civic booster would mistake "Twilight" author Stephenie Meyer's description of Forks as the stuff of tourism dreams.
A typical passage from Meyer's mega-best-seller goes like this: "Thick fog was all I could see out my window in the morning, and I could feel the claustrophobia creeping up on me. You could never see the sky here; it was like a cage." Read more...